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About Us

Over 35 years ofsatisfied customers in the 1000 Islands. Experience the satisfaction and personalized service ofSign Man Charters …“Why Fish Anywhere Else?”

A great catch and another spectacular day in the 1000 Islands!

At Sign Man Charters our goal is simple … make it easy for our customers to come fishing. Help them catch quality fish. Show them a great time on the water. Have them visit us again and again. That’s why we are one of the most successful charter services in the 1000 Islands.

Since 1980 my wife, Georgeen, and I have been providing memorable fishing trips for our clients. We have two boats that are United States Coast Guard inspected and fully equipped for your comfort and enjoyment.

Home port is French Bay Marina, on the St. Lawrence River, in Clayton, New York. Fish in style aboard our classic 28’ twin inboard custom sport-fishing boat. You will enjoy top quality fishing equipment and the latest in electronic sonar, radar and global positioning systems and more. Eat your boat lunch at our sit down dinette in an enclosed cabin or go ashore and I will prepare you a shore dinner feast with your catch of the day. Your food and beverages will be kept ice cold and a full size marine head is provide for your convenience.

You will fish for world-class Muskie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye Pike, Jack Perch and more. From families with small children and first time anglers all the way to the pros., I have the experience and knowledge to make your trip a successful one. Our season runs from May through December 15.

The place to go for all you need to know… when it comes to fishing the 1000 Islands. Hope you enjoy your experience and stop back often for hot tips, fun facts, how-to’s and much more! –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

NIGHTIME MADNESS!

This is what I like to do for a personal challenge in December. Go out in the evening fishing for myself, battle a 56 incher to the boat, tag and release her. It made my night complete. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

FATHER & SON DOUBLE UP

BIG MUSKIE BATTLES CONTINUE

It is late season "GO TIME". Air temperatures in the evening are bottoming out in the teens to 45 degrees. Snow flakes in the air and surface temperatures are at 42 degrees. These are the things that peak the senses of extreme anglers. We are concentrating on bait, migration routes and feeding patterns. The big girls are on the move and anticipation runs deep.

The bait and big fish can sense Winter is approaching and their yearly migration rituals are well on the way. Big Muskies typically feed on the abundant bait fish that travel the river. As you can see by her stuffed belly this fish was in the midst of feeding before she was caught. She was quickly tagged and released to finish her meal.

My oldest son Bobby with a beautiful Spring Jack Perch. He loves to out-fish me. " I don't know what made him like that."

PERCH ON THE MOVE

Early in the season the perch were migrating to there holding areas adjacent to shallow flats. Where there's hatching going on the perch are not far behind. Look for drop offs that allow the perch easy access to hatching minnows and bugs. This is a time for Big Jack Perch . Drop a live minnow or worm down a couple of feet from bottom and it won't take long to start catching. If you prefer artificial try small jigs or jigging spoons tipped with Gulp grubs. As the sun gets higher and the days get warmer follow those Jacks right up into their spawning grounds, Shallow bays and small tributaries that flow into the river. It is a good idea to use a bobber to keep your bait suspended above the bottom. Please be a sport and release any preseason game fish that might accidentally bite on your hook. Our fish are not stocked so it is up to us to protect our beautiful fishery. There is nothing better than fresh Perch fillets in the Spring. Yum, Yum, Yum!

A LIFETIME ON THE RIVER - A LIFETIME OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES.

"As I continue to gather experience"... a nice way of saying, "As I grow older", I find myself reflecting on the best times. This is one I'll never forget. My youngest son Capt. PJ Clarke and his buddy Shannon Fox fished with me one evening when they were young men. Mike said, "Is that a streaker?" I looked at my sonar and sure enough he brought my attention to a fish that was chasing our bait. I said - "It sure is and It's right on our bait!", and WAM the rest is history. The picture says it all. "Proud Father".